[Kickass Conservative]

Brakes can always overpower an engine from a dead stop trying to accelerate. When already traveling at speed and the engine goes full throttle, it is much more difficult to slow the vehicle.

In the case of the 2008 Prius, the gasoline engine has relatively low horsepower and torque, so I have a hard time believing the driver couldn't slow it down IF there actually was a stuck accelerator.

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In the case of the 2008 Prius, the gasoline engine has relatively low horsepower and torque, so I have a hard time believing the driver couldn’t slow it down IF there actually was a stuck accelerator.

Low horsepower and torque granted. At 90 MPH the problem is kinetic energy on top of the horsepower.This is an interesting situation with new technology. It could all be a hoax. I don’t know diddly squat about these cars, but I’m not comfortable with drive by wire brakes and throttles. Another question, is there a mechanical link to the transmission?
Car makers are eliminating all sorts of bulky mechanical links in order to save space and weight. Is this stuff being rushed o market? Is it ready for prime time?

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In the case of the 2008 Prius, the gasoline engine has relatively low horsepower and torque, so I have a hard time believing the driver couldn’t slow it down IF there actually was a stuck accelerator.

Low horsepower and torque granted. At 90 MPH the problem is kinetic energy on top of the horsepower.This is an interesting situation with new technology. It could all be a hoax. I don’t know diddly squat about these cars, but I’m not comfortable with drive by wire brakes and throttles. Another question, is there a mechanical link to the transmission?
Car makers are eliminating all sorts of bulky mechanical links in order to save space and weight. Is this stuff being rushed o market? Is it ready for prime time?